STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Student Association Elections

Student Association Elections

Elections for roles take place at various points within the academic year. 

The Student President and Vice President elections take place in April/May every two years.  We hold the elections at this time of year as Students usually have an idea about where they would like to go next and if taking two years out of study or full time employment is right for them.  These are two year posts, hence why elections are held every second year, with the exception of early withdrawal.  

These positions are both full time sabbatical posts and are only available to Students that are studying at West Lothian College the academic year prior to the elected position.  The term sabbatical means 'taking a break' from study.

The President and Vice President roles are both full time positions.  West Lothian College supports these positions by ensuring Students who are elected into these posts are remunerated (this means a payment is made to them on a monthly basis to cover their cost of living).   Whilst these members are not staff, payments are made to ensure that their cost of living is provided whilst in post.

Student Association Positions available 

1 Full time Sabbatical President £18,500 per year pro rata

1 Full time Sabbatical Vice President £17,500 per year pro rata

Roles description and the nomination form are attached below.  If you are interested in any of these positions please complete the nomination form below and return completed nomination form by email to mcochrane@west-lothian.ac.uk  

The process:  If any Student is interested please contact Micole Cochrane, Student Association Development Officer on mcochrane@west-lothian.ac.uk, telephone 01506 427 602 or pop into the Student Association Room for a chat about the role and what is involved. 

Student Association elections are conducted on Moodle.  Interested Students are asked to write a 100 word statement about why they wish to run for the positions and what they aim to achieve during their time in office if they are successfully elected. 

These statements are what Students read and vote on. 

All current West Lothian College students are eligible to vote in the Student Association elections.  If any Student does not have a Moodle log on, please contact any library member of staff and they can assist or email jtaylor@west-lothian.ac.uk

Executive Officers

The Student Association Executive team is made up of the Student President, Vice President and three elected volunteer students.  This team are the decision makers of the Student Association.  These members are all elected by the Students to best represent their needs.  This team listen to the needs of the Students by regularly speaking to Students, collecting feedback and ensuring Students have the best College experience. 

Executive Officer Positions are 3 volunteer roles which are available for all current students studying in that academic year. 

The Student Association elect Executive Officers in September of every academic year.  Successful Executive Officers are elected from September-June (in the same academic year)

These are great opportunities for Students.  You will learn many skills, meet lots of people and make a real difference. 

Roles description and the nomination form are attached below.  If you are interested in any of these positions please complete the nomination form below and return completed nomination form by email to mcochrane@west-lothian.ac.uk  

The process:  If any Student is interested please contact Micole Cochrane, Student Association Development Officer on mcochrane@west-lothian.ac.uk, telephone 01506 427 602 or pop into the Student Association Room for a chat about the role and what is involved. 

Student Association elections are conducted on Moodle.  Interested Students are asked to write a 100 word statement about why they wish to run for the positions and what they aim to achieve during their time in office if they are successfully elected. 

These statements are what Students read and vote on. 

All current West Lothian College students are eligible to vote in the Student Association elections.  If any Student does not have a Moodle log on, please contact any library member of staff and they can assist or email jtaylor@west-lothian.ac.uk